Transportation Coordinator/Dispatch (Night Shift)

Transportation Coordinator/Dispatch (Night Shift) Performance Foodservice - 2.8 Glendale, AZ Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Qualifications Customer communication Mid-level High school diploma or GED Dispatching Schedule management Transportation planning 1 year Customer complaint resolution

Full Job Description Job Description:

We Deliver the

Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Work Schedule:

Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00 pm to 5:00 am Responsible for coordinating the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers, phones or two-way radios. Assign drivers to trucks and make sure that they leave and arrive on schedule. Available at all times to answer any questions from drivers, help them avoid traffic jams and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Dispatchers keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology. Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer the trip records into a company's files. Communicate with drivers on a daily basis, but must handle any requests and complaints from customers. Calculate miles for all trucks. Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area Company description Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.